Elevated view of Cathedral Square in the Kremlin, with white churches, golden domes and visitors.

Moscow Kremlin

Behind the walls, Cathedral Square gathers churches and domes; visiting the Kremlin museums involves separate entrances and routes.

  • History and architecture
  • Suggested time:2 to 3 h
  • Area:Historic center

About Moscow Kremlin

The wall is only the beginning. Inside the Kremlin, Cathedral Square brings together churches and domes tied to the history of Russia's rulers. The scale shifts as you move from the courtyard to the paintings and icons of the open churches.

Focus on this ensemble on your first visit. The Armory requires its own ticket and time. Check the official notices: not every route is open, and the ticket doesn't let you roam freely through the whole complex.

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  • Cathedral Square from above: inside the Kremlin, the gold changes scale.Photo: Pedro Szekely · CC BY-SA 2.0 · original

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